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CRAFTS
AREEJ SHAKEEL
BFA-Graphic Design M (SEM 1)
• Form of visual art (high art)
• Something produced through a
creative process
• Only for aesthetic and intellectual FINE ARTS
purposes
• Judged for its beauty and
meaningfulness.
• Displays artist’s imagination
FORMS OF FINE ART:
• Embroidery • Metalwork
• Knitting • Stenciling
• Quilting • Stained glass
• Dyeing • Ceramics
• Origami • Jewellery
• Paper-making • Hats
• Calligraphy • Leather work
COMPARISON
FINE ART: CRAFT:
• Creation that expresses emotions, • Activity that involves creation of hand-made
feelings and vision tangible objects
• Learned skill/ technique
• Pure creativity/ talent
• Functional purpose
• Aesthetic purpose • Can easily be duplicated
• Unique, cannot be reproduced • Emerges from mind
• Emerges from heart/ soul • Only attracts people
• Art appeals the mind
DIFFERENCE:
FINE ART CRAFT
ANALYSIS
Both fine art and craft require great skills and knowledge.
Fine art produces unique items and only selective people can
interpret the true meaning behind the artwork.